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UN Women slams Afghanistan's family law, urges Taliban to protect rights of women and girls

IANS | May 27, 2026 6:18 PM

Kabul, May 27 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) Women has warned that the family law regulation issued recently by the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan marks yet another serious setback for the rights and safety of Afghan women and girls, sparking concerns that it could normalise child marriage and make it harder for women to leave unwanted marriages.

Taiwan urges people to remain alert to cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese made-apps

IANS | May 27, 2026 6:05 PM

Taipei, May 27 (IANS) Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) on Wednesday urged people to remain alert to cybersecurity risks posed by four Chinese-made mobile apps, including Amap, which currently tops Android and iOS download charts for navigation apps in Taiwan, local media reported.

India's continues to strengthen ties with Caribbean countries via high-level engagements

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:21 PM

Port of Spain, May 27 (IANS) India has supported the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries since decolonisation and the early phase of nation-building in the region. The relationship was further strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago last year, which marked the 180th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indian immigrants in 1845, a report has stated.

Reopen schools and universities for girls, allow women to work: Former Afghan President

IANS | May 27, 2026 4:56 PM

Kabul, May 27 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday reiterated his call for reopening of schools and universities to girls and allowing women to work in the country.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives as death toll climbs to 560

IANS | May 27, 2026 4:43 PM

Dhaka, May 27 (IANS) As an escalating measles outbreak continues to unfold in Bangladesh, five more children died from the symptoms of the disease on Wednesday, raising the total death toll to 560 since March 15 this year, local media reported.

Bangladesh enduring immense suffering, hope Eid brings renewed strength, says Hasina

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:56 PM

Dhaka, May 27 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the citizens, stating that festivities have come at a time of "profound crisis and hardship" endured by the people across the country.

Over 1800 people deported to Afghanistan in single day: Taliban

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:46 PM

Kabul, May 27 (IANS) As many as 868 families, comprising 1,847 people, were deported to Afghanistan through various border crossings on Tuesday, local media reported on Wednesday citing a statement issued by the Taliban regime.

Bolstering India-Mongolia spiritual ties, sacred relics of Lord Buddha's disciples travel to Ulaanbaatar

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:42 PM

Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) An exposition of the Holy Relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha — Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana — will be organised at the Ganden Monastery in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar from June 1-10 by India's Ministry of Culture, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and New Delhi's National Museum.

Bangladesh: Rights body raises alarm over custodial death of senior lawyer

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:14 PM

Paris, May 27 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the custodial death of a senior lawyer in Bangladesh, stating that such recurring incidents raise grave concerns over state accountability and human rights violations.

Japanese parliament approves law to establish National Intelligence Council

IANS | May 27, 2026 2:59 PM

Tokyo, May 27 (IANS) Japanese parliament on Wednesday approved a law to set up a National Intelligence Council to centralise information gathering in response to overseas threats, local media reported on Wednesday.

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UN Women slams Afghanistan's family law, urges Taliban to protect rights of women and girls

Taiwan urges people to remain alert to cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese made-apps

India's continues to strengthen ties with Caribbean countries via high-level engagements

Reopen schools and universities for girls, allow women to work: Former Afghan President

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives as death toll climbs to 560

Bangladesh enduring immense suffering, hope Eid brings renewed strength, says Hasina

Over 1800 people deported to Afghanistan in single day: Taliban

Bolstering India-Mongolia spiritual ties, sacred relics of Lord Buddha's disciples travel to Ulaanbaatar

Bangladesh: Rights body raises alarm over custodial death of senior lawyer

Japanese parliament approves law to establish National Intelligence Council

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